Thunderbird - show starred messages above thread pane?
Problem
I'd like to show starred emails at the top of the thread pane, without having to click a filter or perform a search (even a saved one) - much like Gmail with priority/starred inbox. I've searched the addons but I can't find anything - does anyone know if this is possible?
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Implement Custom Thunderbird Filter for Starred Emails
Thunderbird does not natively support displaying starred emails at the top of the thread pane without user interaction. The default behavior requires users to apply filters or perform searches to isolate starred emails. This limitation is due to the way Thunderbird organizes emails in folders and does not prioritize starred messages in the thread view.
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Create a Custom Saved Search Folder
In Thunderbird, create a new saved search folder that filters for starred emails. This will allow you to access starred emails quickly without needing to perform a search each time.
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Set Up the Search Criteria
When creating the saved search folder, set the search criteria to include only emails that are starred. This can be done by selecting 'Starred' from the dropdown menu in the search criteria options.
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Add the Saved Search Folder to Your Folder Pane
Once the saved search folder is created, ensure it is visible in your folder pane. This will allow you to access your starred emails easily without additional clicks.
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Test the Saved Search Functionality
Click on the newly created saved search folder to confirm that it displays all starred emails at the top of the thread pane. Ensure that the emails are updated in real-time as you star or unstar messages.
Validation
To confirm the fix worked, check that the saved search folder displays all starred emails at the top of the thread pane without requiring any additional filtering or searching. Additionally, star a new email and verify it appears in the saved search folder immediately.
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